Holiday with children in Tenerife

Tenerife - a large and beautiful island of the Canary archipelago. If you want to visit a cozy place with a developed infrastructure, then welcome to Tenerife!

The advantages can be safely attributed:

• Mild climatic conditions without abrupt changes in atmospheric pressure and heavy rains; 4
• Rest in any season is equally beautiful due to the comfortable weather;
• Poisonous insects and reptiles are completely absent on the island, you can safely walk in the evenings on the beach;
• The island’s infrastructure is well developed, especially in the children's entertainment segment;
• Every hotel, restaurant or cafe must contain a children's menu;
• All cities of the island are interconnected by transport messages. If you are bored with beach rest, you can easily reach any city.
• All beaches are municipal, respectively - free;
• Most hotels are working on an "all inclusive";
• A good selection of apartments for families with children.

Despite the sufficient number of advantages, it should be noted several drawbacks:

• To reach the island in only two ways: by plane and / or by ferry. So, to get from Moscow on a charter flight without transfers can be done in 7 hours. If you prefer regular flights, then you are waiting for a transfer. Tickets with transfers are much cheaper, but you will get longer.

• Due to the low water temperature, only + 19-23 degrees (depending on the season), the water will seem uncomfortably cool to very young travelers.

Tenerife is called the island of "eternal spring" because of the comfortable climatic conditions. In winter, the air temperature ranges from + 14-18 nights, in the daytime the air warms up to +24. In spring and summer, the air warms up to + 25-26 degrees. There are no sudden changes in temperature and rain showers on the island.

Despite the small size of the island, the weather is different in different parts of it. So, in the north it is slightly cooler and more rain falls than in the south.

The south coast of the island is ideal for families with children! It is protected by mountains, it is always warm and sunny there.

The incredible beauty of the beaches makes the rest unique. You can choose any of the types of beaches: sandy, pebble or rocky.

The best black sand beach is called Hardin Beach. It is located in the north of the island near the town of Puerto de la Cruz. This is the best sandy beach, immersed in the greenery of trees and flowers. Here you will find playgrounds, benches and showers.

There are many good white sand beaches suitable for bathing children on the island.

The sandy beach of Las Teresitas is considered the best. This is an artificial beach.The sand here was brought from the Sahara in the mid seventies of the last century. The rest of tourists is protected by a dam, not allowing strong waves to get close to the beach. White sand, gentle slopes and cypresses that hold strong wind currents create a comfortable and safe holiday for the whole family.

Surf fans will love Las Vistas Beachprotected by a breakwater from high waves and predatory fishes of the Atlantic. Parents can be calm for their little ones. Near there is no noisy entertainment, because you are waiting for the gentle rays of the sun and the enjoyment of silence. This beach is natural, because the sand here has a grayish-yellow color.

Along with those already mentioned, the Fanabe beach is artificial. Soft golden sand will not leave you indifferent.

The best beach with white sand, where it is calm and cozy, can be called El Camison beach. Small stone dams protect the coast from the strong current of the Atlantic and protect your children from high waves.

Spain - a friendly country, where they honor family traditions and love children. Because most of the hotels created for the whole family. We offer you several options for hotels with children's clubs.

• Mediterranean Palace 5 *. The hotel has direct access to the beach of El Kamison. A children's club with a good choice of entertaining and educational circles, where the child will plunge into the atmosphere of new impressions.

• Abama Resort Golf 5 *. It is located at the foot of Teide, spread out in a park area among banana plantations and palm trees. Kids Club offers a lot of fun.

• Gran Bahia del Duque Resort 5 *. The hotel complex for families, created in the style of the 19th century with unique fountains, small lakes and bridges. From every corner of the complex you can see azure waters. Kids Club is designed for ages 3-15 years.

• Bahia Principe Costa Adeje 4 *. Hotel for the whole family. There are two children's pools, a children's playground, a game room. A disco in the evening will be a must for visiting your babies. The kids club is open to children 4-12 years old. Animation works daily.

• Park Club Europe 3 *. The hotel is excellent for family holidays. Despite the fact that it has the status of 3 *, it has everything that will make your stay comfortable and unforgettable. Beautiful pools in the form of lagoons, children's animation and a sea of ​​impressions when communicating with animals, delicious food and close proximity to the ocean allows us to recommend it along with other five-star hotels. On the territory there is a mini-zoo.

Your task is to make a choice, guided not only by reviews of tourists, but also by your desires.

Here are some recommendations:

• First of all, decide which of the beaches is closer to you: with black, white or golden sand;
• Determine which part of the island you like the most. Remember that between the north and the south of the island the temperature difference can be 8 degrees.
• Find out how close the beach is to the hotel. It’s not so difficult with a child to get to the beach if the hotel is located on the first coastline.
• Check if there is a hairdryer and mini-bar in your room. In all hotels there is a safe, air conditioning, TV. But the hair dryer and mini-bar is not in every hotel 3 * -4 *;
• Ask about the presence of animation and children's clubs; Kids clubs only work in 4-5 * hotels. Babysitting services must be booked in advance when booking the hotel. If you need these services - take care of them in advance.
• Please note that all-inclusive meals are rarely found in hotels, but half-board with a buffet is available in every hotel
• When calculating the budget for a trip with children, please note that drinks during dinner are extra paid.

Tenerife - an island of entertainment and outdoor activities for the whole family!

There are several amusement parks on the island:

• Orlov Park, where they hold shows of eagles and other birds of prey;
• Waterpark Siam, where there are ordinary and extreme water slides;
• Monkey Park, here you can feed the monkeys and enjoy their game;
• Camel Park, here you can ride a camel;
• Loro Park in the north of the island, the most popular zoo with a penguinarium and a shark tunnel;
• Pueblo Chico miniatures park, here you will feel like “Gulliver in the country of Liliput”, and see all the sights of the island in a reduced form;
• Butterfly Park, more like a museum, where you will be shown and told about these cute winged creatures;

Each park and museum has its schedule and cost. Before you go somewhere, check the information and have fun!

• Every child needs acclimatization for 1-3 days;
• When choosing a vacation in Tenerife, remember that the water in the ocean is always cool;
• Registration of a Schengen visa is required;
• The choice of hotels and apartments 2-3 ** minimum, they must be booked in advance;
• A long flight can be tedious for your child;
• Each hotel offers a varied meal for children.

According to reviews of tourists, Tenerife is a quiet place where there is no active and / or extreme rest. In winter, the water is very cold in the ocean, because many hotels have heated pools. It is worth noting that all hotels are beautiful, clean. The food is tasty and nutritious.

Enjoy your holiday!

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